US prohibits Indian agencies involved in facilitating illegal immigration.

The US State Department has announced a visa ban on owners, executives, and senior officials of Indian travel agencies that it accused of facilitating "illegal immigration" to the United States.
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The ban applies to those identified by the State Department's Consular Affairs and Diplomatic Security Service mission in India as being engaged in smuggling and trafficking operations. The statement, however, did not provide details such as the individuals' names or the names of the travel agencies involved. The move is part of the Trump administration's broader effort to enforce US immigration laws and crack down on human smuggling networks. The ban extends to those who would otherwise qualify for the Visa Waiver Program, which allows citizens of certain countries to visit the US for up to 90 days without obtaining a tourist visa. The State Department emphasized the importance of enforcing immigration laws to protect Americans and uphold the rule of law. The exact nature of the alleged "illegal immigration" facilitation was not specified in the statement.